Petersburg Borough electricity rates
Municipal utility · Alaska
Petersburg Borough is a city-owned municipal utility, governed locally rather than by the state commission, serving 2,334 homes in Alaska. Its residential customers pay an average of 13.49¢/kWh including fixed and delivery charges, 25% less than the U.S. average.
Rate basis: EIA-861 2025 annual data, adjusted to the 12 months ending 2026-07 using the state's price trend. This utility files EIA's short form, which reports total sales only, so the rate covers all customer classes.
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Petersburg Borough bill estimates
| Monthly use | At average all-in rate | Base tariff charges* |
|---|---|---|
| 500 kWh | $67.45 | $67.30 |
| 1,000 kWh | $134.90 | $108.90 |
| 1,500 kWh | $202.35 | $143.90 |
| 2,000 kWh | $269.80 | $178.90 |
*Residential (effective 2008-02-01, $9.00/month customer charge), energy and fixed charges from the OpenEI Utility Rate Database. Riders, fuel adjustments and taxes are often billed separately, so real bills usually land closer to the all-in column. Calculate your bill.
Petersburg Borough residential rate plans
| Plan | Effective | Customer charge | Energy charges |
|---|---|---|---|
| Residential | 2008-02-01 | $9.00 | 11.80¢ first 325 kWh, 11.40¢ first 650 kWh, 7.00¢ after |
| Harbor | 2008-02-01 | $9.00 | 11.10¢ first 500 kWh, 10.90¢ first 1,000 kWh, 7.60¢ after |
Source: OpenEI U.S. Utility Rate Database. Rates change. Check the linked tariff or your bill for current figures.
Petersburg Borough rate history
2015–2025: +30% change in the average residential rate (10.12¢ → 13.11¢). Annual EIA-861 data.
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Reliability history
Petersburg Borough doesn't report reliability metrics to EIA (common for small utilities).
Petersburg Borough service area
Petersburg Borough serves 2 counties in Alaska.
Wrangell Petersburg, Wrangell Petersburg
Programs, smart meters & solar
| Smart meters (AMI) for homes | 100% |
| Time-based rate programs | None reported |
| Net-metered solar homes | 0 reported |
Petersburg Borough at a glance
| Ownership | Municipal utility |
| Services | — |
| Retail revenue (2025) | $7,344,000 |
| Electricity sold (2025) | 56,015 MWh |
| EIA utility ID | 14856 |
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Frequently asked questions
What is Petersburg Borough's electricity rate?
Petersburg Borough residential customers pay an average of 13.49¢ per kWh, all charges included (EIA-861 2025 annual data, adjusted to the 12 months ending 2026-07 using the state's price trend). That's 50% below the Alaska average of 26.85¢ and 25% below the U.S. average.
What is the average Petersburg Borough electric bill?
About $270 a month. The average Petersburg Borough home uses 2,000 kWh a month. At 1,000 kWh the bill would be about $135.
How many customers does Petersburg Borough have?
Petersburg Borough serves 2,334 residential customers in Alaska, across 2 counties.
Sources: EIA-861 2025 and EIA-861M (through July 2026), OpenEI URDB, ORNL EAGLE-I, U.S. Census. Methodology. Spot an error? Rates change often, so confirm with Petersburg Borough before making decisions.